ISSI Student Leader Application

Background Information

*Must be available for Fall 2015 Orientation, starting on August 25th, 2015

Thank you for your interest in becoming an ISSI Student Leader for the 2015-2016 academic year! We strongly encourage any undergraduate student (international or U.S. Citizen) who is interested in this position to apply. As an ISSI Student Leader, you will coordinate and execute various logistical pieces for the ISSI orientation and cultural programs throughout the year. Most importantly, you will be responsible for helping new international students transition smoothly to Northeastern University.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Candidates must have completed at least one semester of classes at Northeastern to be eligibile.

• Candidates MUST be available to attend the mandatory training from August 26th to 28th, and MUST be available to assist with the first week of orientation (August 31st - September 4th) to be eligibile.

• Candidates MUST be familiar with on campus resources.

• Unfortunately, we are not able to consider alumni or graduate students for this position.

• Demonstrate experience working on a team and or leadership.

• Candidates must have a flexible schedule as evening and weekend hours are needed.

• Unfortunately, we are not able to consider students who will be on co-op in the summer 2 and fall 2015 semesters.

DUTIES - Responsibilities will vary, but may include:

• Representing the international community here at Northeastern

• Assisting with mandatory International Student Check-In

• Providing campus tours

• Assisting with event and activity organization and logistics

• Facilitating or participating in informative sessions for new international students

• Assisting with ISSI trips and activities on evenings and weekends

• Helping new international students to adapt to a new cultural, social, and academic environment

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Final date to submit an application: April 15th, 2015.

• Applicants will be notified of their candidate status on April 20th, 2015.

• Mandatory training: Wednesday, August 26th TO Friday, 28th, 2015. Time and location TBD.*(Applicants unable to attend these training sessions or the first days of orientation will not be considered. We will try and arrange early move in if you live on campus.)

*These details will be confirmed over the course of my correspondence with you over the spring and summer semester and/or during the ISSI Student Leader Training on August 25th and 26th.

Applicants new to the ISSI Student Leader experience will be asked to attend an interview session during the week of April 20th. The ISSI will reach out to those candidates upon reviewing their applications.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to e-mail Kristen at k.cammarata@neu.edu. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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Family Name *

First Name *

NUID *

Have you participated as an ISSI Student Leader (or orientation leader) previously? If yes, please specify the term (e.g. Fall 2011) *

No

YesYes

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Date of Birth *

Gender *

T-shirt Size: *

Country of Citizenship *

Preferred name to be printed on nametag or t-shirt (please keep to one name): *

Languages that you speak: *

Culture(s) of Primary Identification *

Select your current education level: *

Major *

Anticipated Graduation Date (e.g. May 2013): *

Are you staying in Boston over the summer 2015? *

Yes

No

If yes, what dates will be you be in Boston? (Applicants who are veteran ISSI Student Leaders, may be asked to assist with some ISSI programs during the summer.)

Will you be present for the mandatory ISSI Student Leader training on Tuesday, August 25th and Wednesday, August 26th? *

Yes

No

Do you have an on-campus housing assignment for fall 2015? *

Yes

No

Will you be on co-op during the summer 2 and fall 2015 semesters? Please note that we cannot consider applicants who will be on co-op for these semesters. *

How did you learn about the ISSI Student Leader experience?

Please list other student organizations, programs or departments with which you are affiliated and active. Please also list your responsibilities:

Please list previous leadership experience:

What has motivated you to apply for this experience?

What does cross cultural understanding mean to you?

As an ISSI Student Leader, you may be asked to help brainstorm ideas for programming for the fall. Do you have any ideas for evening or weekend programs or activities you would like to see us do next semester for new international students?

What activities and hobbies are you interested in outside of your classes?

Please provide the name of one reference at Northeastern University (faculty or staff) whom we may call if we need further information: